Vintage Billy: This one-armed beauty comes to us thanks to legendary designer Billy Haines, who designed it in 1955 for the home of department store mogul Tom May. The reissue of the Iron sofa, from William Haines Designs, comes with the arm on either side. Info:
williamhaines.com
Sink In:
Sunk, a one-armed sofa designed by NYC architect Eran Chen for Moroso, is a low-slung, lounge-y silhouette that could easily combine with other pieces into seating groups that create a room-within-a-room feeling. Hot Hollywood club Trousdale, host to a bevy of recent celeb sightings, creates VIP lounging using similar sofas. Info:
moroso.it
Man-tailored:
Sometimes a one-arm sofa is really a chaise, as in the Delaney from Crate and Barrel. The simple gray upholstery and a shape that’s distinctly square-jawed makes us think masculine, not girly. It would be brilliant floating mid-living room, opposite another sofa. Info:
crateandbarrel.com
Velvet touch:
The Hutton’s tight upholstery and modern vibe are softened by its touchable fabric. The open end of this piece from Room & Board makes it a workhorse for entertaining, allowing guests to sit facing more than one direction, chatting it up with partygoers on either side. It comes in either right- or left-back versions and in six additional colors. Info:
roomandboard.com
